Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra opens our 2023/24 season in celebratory style. A newly commissioned fanfare written especially for Bristol Beacon by Mark-Anthony Turnage heralds spectacular orchestral showpieces from Beethoven and Stravinsky.
Stravinsky’s inspirational ballet, The Rite of Spring, is infused with an explosive fusion of rhythmic energy and instrumental colour, which evokes the violent genesis of pagan fertility and sacrifice.
The ‘Emperor’ is the largest in scale of all Beethoven’s concertos. It is an epic tour de force of unprecedented breadth and scale, pushing the virtuosic dexterity of the soloist to the full. Although Beethoven never gave the work its now familiar name, a spirit of heroism nonetheless infuses the music.
Shostakovich’s effervescent and triumphal Festive Overture shows the lighter side of an otherwise serious and introspective artist – perfect for any celebration.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Kirill Karabits Conductor
Sunwook Kim Soloist
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Programme
Mark–Anthony Turnage Beacons – Fanfares for Orchestra (world premiere)
Dmitri Shostakovich Festive Overture
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Emperor’
Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring
Pre-Concert Talk with Jonathan James
Beacon Hall, 18:25. Free with concert ticket.
Performance Times
The Rite of Spring Projections: 18:00
Pre-concert talk: 18:25
Concert doors: 19:00
Concert start: 19:30
Interval: 20:30-20:50
Concert restart: 20:50
Finish: 21:25
All timings are approximate and subject to change
“Karabits’ negotiation of mood and tempo to shape this magnificently powerful performance is outstanding.”
Bachtrack
Pre-concert Talk
with Jonathan James
18:25, Beacon Hall (30 mins)
Free with a concert ticket
Pre-concert talks are a great way to take a deep dive into the season’s concerts.
Hosted by conductor, music educator, writer and presenter Jonathan James, these talks introduce the works in the programme and illuminate the creative process.
Extended Concert Programme
Extended Concert Programme
Discover more about the concert programme, read a welcome note from Louise Mitchell and Dougie Scarfe and find out about the soloists and performers.
Projections of Seeta Patel Dance’s The Rite of Spring
Projections of Seeta Patel Dance’s The Rite of Spring
18:00 – Bristol Beacon exterior
(35 mins)
At the beginning of this night of celebratory music, some very special projections will be displayed on the outside of Bristol Beacon.
Seeta Patel Dance’s The Rite of Spring will be projected onto our building, giving a unique, vibrant and immersive outdoor experience of Indian dance married with Western classical music, also performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Orchestral Ticket Prices
There are four price bands (Bands A-D) for each concert in the Orchestral Season 2023/24. A fifth price band (Premium) will apply to some concerts in the season.
Within price bands A-D, there are two types of ticket: Standard and Open Concession.
If you are under 26, there is a fixed ticket price available on a limited number of seats for every concert.
Ticket Offers
If you purchase tickets for more than one concert in the 2023/24 Orchestral Season, you may be able to take advantage of our Multibuy offer.
Buy 3 concerts save 10%
Buy 4-7 concerts save 20%
Buy 8-10 concerts save 25%
Buy 11 concerts save 30%
In order to qualify for the discount, tickets for the corresponding number of concerts must be purchased in one transaction.
Discounts are available for schools bookings.
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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